Feast & Fettle Acquires WECO Hospitality

WECO Hospitality Acquires EatMise

November 8, 2024

Food & Beverage

WECO Hospitality has acquired EatMise, a New York–based meal kit company, to expand its at-home dining offerings by combining fully prepared meals with pre-prepped meal kits. The acquisition will integrate EatMise's technology-driven operations and restaurant partnerships to broaden WECO's product line and provide more flexible meal options to customers in the New York area.

Garden City Equity Invests in Wathco

July 24, 2023

Construction

Garden City Equity has made an investment in Wathco, a national restaurant remodeling and conversion services provider. The partnership will support Wathco's capacity expansion and growth serving multisite QSR, casual dining and retail brands across the United States.

Fengate Private Equity and Weathervane Investments Acquire Saco Foods

January 22, 2024

Food & Beverage

Fengate Private Equity, partnering with Weathervane Investments and managing the investment on behalf of the LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada, has acquired Saco Foods Holdings, LLC from Benford Capital Partners. The Middleton, Wisconsin-based branded shelf-stable food company will continue to be led by CEO Tom Walzer, who retains a significant equity stake; the buyers plan to support growth through new product innovation, channel expansion and further platform-building acquisitions.

Duravant Acquires Woodside Electronics Corporation (WECO)

February 10, 2020

Manufacturing

Duravant LLC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Woodside Electronics Corporation (WECO), a Woodland, California-based manufacturer of optical color and defect sorting equipment. The acquisition expands Duravant’s engineered equipment and automation capabilities in automated food processing and inspection, complementing its Key Technology portfolio and broadening its product offerings for food and agricultural customers.

US Foods Acquires IWC Food Service

February 15, 2024

Food & Beverage

US Foods Holding Corp. has agreed to acquire IWC Food Service (Institutional Wholesale Co., Inc.), a family-owned broadline foodservice distributor based in Cookeville, Tennessee, as a tuck-in to expand US Foods' footprint into central Tennessee. IWC, which generates more than $200 million in annual revenue and serves 2,700+ independent restaurants, will continue operating from its 160,000-square-foot facility and local cash-and-carry store; the deal is expected to close in Q2 2024 pending regulatory approval and terms were not disclosed.

Steelite International Acquires Walco Stainless

September 30, 2022

Manufacturing

Steelite International, a PE-backed tabletop and hospitality products supplier, has acquired Walco Stainless, the flatware and holloware division of the Utica Cutlery Company. The deal — Steelite's fifth add-on under owner Arbor Investments — expands Steelite's flatware and buffet product offering and strengthens its position in the North American hospitality market; terms were not disclosed.